Liz Petros
Team was friendly and professional. I did not have to wait long to see Dr. Rivera . He diagnose the issue I received medication and I could take my fur baby home View on Google (opens in new tab)
Sand Lake Animal Clinic
Emergency vet
8932 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836Orange CountyReal Vet Score 81 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 78–83 given the evidence#27 of 68 scored vets in Orlando How ranked4.7From 996 ratings across 2 sources4.8 on Google (opens in new tab) (910 reviews)4.0 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (86 reviews)Replies to 24% of Google and Yelp reviews, 1 of 3 negative ones (of 21 read)Up 5 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.80 | 910 | |
| Yelp | 4.00 | 86 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.73. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.33 from 21 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.63.
- What 17 reviews say about care: −0.12 stars.
- Result: 4.51 stars = 81 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What people paid
Amounts pet owners reported for Sand Lake Animal Clinic.
Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews
- Something else
- $413
median of 2 mentions, $25 to $800
As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers provide mixed feedback regarding the clinic, with many praising the professionalism of the medical staff while others express concerns regarding administrative practices and costs.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the doctors for being kind, thorough, and professional.
- Multiple reviewers mention that the front office staff is welcoming and efficient.
- Some owners report high levels of satisfaction with the care provided over several years.
Common concerns
- One reviewer mentions a lack of availability for emergencies.
- A reviewer reported issues regarding unexpected surcharges and communication from management.
- One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the clinic's business-oriented approach following an expansion.
Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Nov 2, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.
What reviews mention
Each review is read for the topics it talks about. Bars show how many of those mentions were positive (green, from the left) or negative (red, from the right).
- Front desk and staff
- 85% positive, 15% negative, (13) mentions
- Treatment results
- 71% positive, 29% negative, (7) mentions
- Explaining options
- 80% positive, 20% negative, (5) mentions
- Cost and billing
- 33% positive, 67% negative, (3) mentions
From 17 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (sandlakeanimalclinic.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Treats
- dogscats
- Services
- wellness examsvaccinesdental caresurgeryspay and neuterx-raysemergency carehospice and euthanasiamicrochipping
- Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
- Veterinarians
- Jon Nash, DVMFlorida license VM5830, current
- Todd Spurgeon, DVMFlorida license VM8898, current
- Rodrigo Rivera, DVM
- Kaylan Stone, DVMFlorida license VM13331, current
- Kathleen Brits, DVMFlorida license VM14819, current
- Rachel McKinnerney, DVMFlorida license VM16611, current
- Johann Peralta, DVMFlorida license VM18753, current
- Carlos Talabá, DVM
Reviews
Write a reviewDiane Brown
Sand Lake Animal Clinic is wonderful! Dr Rivera is great. We brought my dog in because she was panting a lot and had a lump on her shoulder. He was wonderful, so kind, patient and thorough. Since she was due her annual and shots in a few weeks they rolled that into the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Sand Lake Animal Clinic. We're delighted to hear that Dr. Rivera and the team provided excellent care for… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
A K
My cats sugar dropped dangerously low and as soon as I got there the vet and nurse came to meet me at the door to take my cat in right away. I was pleasantly surprised with the care and treatment we got since than we have gone back with another emergency and the service was… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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